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What U/L control arm setup should I go with?

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I'm thinking about the adjustable lowers from Maximum Motorsports but not sure about the upper ones. Should I go with the FMS upper with the stiffer bushings for the axle or go with the Steeda uppers that look like the stockers?
 

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I'd shell out the money for adjustable uppers. With both adjustable upper and lower control arms, you'd have complete control over pinion angle and suspension preload; you'd have the ultimate set-up.

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I trust Maximum Motorsports -- they're of the opinion that Ford Motorsport HD uppers are the best option. You don't want it too stiff, and you definitely want rubber bushings -- otherwise it'll bind, and this is a Bad Thing(tm) on our four-link setup.

I think the ultimate setup is a torque arm & panhard bar, and delete the uppers altogether.

Dave
 
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HairyCanary said:
I trust Maximum Motorsports -- they're of the opinion that Ford Motorsport HD uppers are the best option. You don't want it too stiff, and you definitely want rubber bushings -- otherwise it'll bind, and this is a Bad Thing(tm) on our four-link setup.

I think the ultimate setup is a torque arm & panhard bar, and delete the uppers altogether.

Dave
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Torque arm and panhard bar are definately planned for the future. I'd do it all now but I can't afford the whole setup and the labor it'd cost to do it.
 
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Can I take off the quad shocks or should I leave them on?
 
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